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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1949

Page

7

Bobcats Top Western Michigan in Rough MAC Clash

Ohio University football rallied to defeat Western Michigan 17-7 in Kalamazoo behind a stifling defense led by Charles Schoolmaster and a standout effort from Al Dunn Al Scheider and Marv Spidel. The win moves OU atop the Mid American Conference and marks their second straight victory as they prepare to host Kent State.

Kalamazoo Mich Ohio University Bobcats Carroll Widdoes Western Michigan Broncos West Virginia Mountaineers Ohio Charles Schoolmaster Dick Davis Western Tom Coates Jim McKenna Davis Coates al Dunn al Scheider Marv Spidel West Virginia McKenna Ohio Northern Butler Xavier Kent State Golden Flashes Frank Richey Kermit Blosser Mt. Union Purple Raiders Kent Western Reserve Flashes Wilbur Little Indianapolis Butler Bulldogs Ohio U Wabash Indiana Reserve Little Olivet College of Michigan Frontier Washington and Lee Generals Pitt Panthers Morgantown Northwestern University of Buffalo Colgate Niagara Bulls Renssalaer Poly Buffalo Marshall College Thundering Herd Eastern Kentucky University of Dayton Flyers Huntington W. Va Herd Arnold Thompson Ohio A Thompson Marv Spider Charlies Schoolmaster al Micatrotte Milt Taylor Messenger Ralph Meermans John Marco Carroll Widders Cocaptain John Mitchell Court St Biddie Davis

Weekend grid scores across pro and college games

A dense roundup lists pro results Cleveland 42 Los Angeles 7 and Baltimore 35 Buffalo 28, plus Chicago Bears 17 Chicago Cardinals 7 and Los Angeles 48 Green Bay 7. High school and college scores follow with many small programs and several shutouts and lopsided finals.

Cleveland Los Angeles Baltimore Buffalo Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals Green Bay High School Jefferson Girard Union Akron South Kenmore & Linsly Wheeling Bellaire Tiltensville St. John's

Glouster Pin Standings and Weekly Schedule

standings for Glouster pins list hotels and bars in the men s league with scores and weekly games Hotel Bar leads with 6 3 667 followed by Harry s Shoe Serv Ogg Motor Co and Wonder Bar Women s league shows Wonder Bar Hotel Bar Colonial Bakery and Hartley s with scores 4 5 5 6 and 3 3 3 3 high team and individual marks noted for Stephenson McAllister Dugan Mingus and others.

M. Faires Harry's Shoe Ogg Motor Co Wonder Bar Hemsley Rec Harry’s Shoe Ogg Motor Faires Hemsley Harry’s Shoe Serv Stephenson P. McAllister R. Mingus Wonder Colonial Bakery Col. Bakery Hartley's I. Dugan Dugan I Dugan

Baseball season leaders in American and National Leagues

American League leaders include Kell Detroit .3429 Williams Boston .3427 runs Williams 150 RBIs 159 hits Mitchell Cleveland 203 doubles Williams 39 home runs Williams stolen bases Dillinger 20 pitching Kinder Boston 23 6 .793 Trikeouts Trucks Detroit 154. National League leaders Robinson Brooklyn 24 runs Reese Brooklyn 132 RBIs Kiner Pittsburgh 128 hits Musial St Louis 207 doubles Musial St Louis 41 triples Musial St Louis 13 home runs Kiner Pittsburgh 54 stolen bases Robinson Brooklyn 37 pitching Roe Brooklyn 15 5 .750 and Stumbnous Spahn Boston.

Kell Detroit Williams Boston Stephens Mitchell Cleveland Dillinger St. Louis Kinder Reese Brooklyn Kiner Pittsburgh Musial Robinson Roe Stumnouss Spahn W. L. Pet New York Orewa Cleveland Oe Detroit Ae Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Chicago

Morehead State Teachers blank Rio Grande 46 to 0

Morehead State Teachers College overwhelmed Rio Grande College 46 to 0 at Ken tuckian field as four Rio Grande passes were intercepted in the first quarter. Rio Grande struggled on offense with only 20 yards net rushing.

Gallipolis Morehead State Rio Grande College Morehead Rio Rio Grande Wien and Stevenson Tiny Howard Kermit Daugherty Preacher Bailey L. Merle Ramseyer

Blake Named Head of Harness Group

Lexington Ky October four Blake of South Plainfield New Jersey was elected yesterday to his fourth consecutive term as president of harness racing's Grand Circuit. The present slate of officers was returned for the 1950 season. Grand Circuit stewards approved a meeting of race secretaries from member tracks in December with the second Grand Circuit meeting of the year and the United States Trotting Association holds its annual conclave.

Lexington Octave Blake South Plainfield N. J Blake United States Trotting Association

Former Ohio U Star To Quit Coaching

Former Ohio University star and assistant football coach Joe Riccardi of Cleveland Heights High School will resign on Monday to take over a Ford agency in Green Springs. He joined Heights four years ago after serving a year as head coach at Bucyrus High School.

Cleveland Joe Riccardi Cleveland Heights High School Riccardi Ohio University Ford Green Springs Heights Bucyrus High School

Baseball scores and notes from yesterday’s major leagues

Yesterday’s results show St Louis and Chicago games with run totals and key pitchers. Box scores list players Pollet Rice Schmitz Lade Rush Hacker Leonard Dubiel Adkins Owen for St Louis Chicago and New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh and more in multiple matchups with final tallies and notable seven to sixteen run outputs. Historical context includes mentions of World Series notes and famed players Kell er Heintzelman Warneke Keller and other legends with brief career highlights.

St. Louis Chicago Pollet D. Rice Schmitz Lade Rush Hacker Leonard Dubiel Adkins Owen Brooklyn Philadelphia Newcombe Barney Banta Campanella Meyer Roberts Thompson Simmons Konstanty Heintzelman Trinkle Seminick

World Series Notes Preview From editor Corrigan

World Series favorites were the Yankees at 5 to 9 with the Dodgers 8 to 5 as the series loomed. Injuries crippled New York 17 times, while Boston faced early misfortune. Don Newcombe and Ed Lopat were eyed as Game 1 starters with other possibilities listed, and the first World Series televised for revenue potential.

ED Corrigan New York St. Louis James J. Carroll New York Yankees Dodgers Yanks Associated Press Casey Stengel Burt Shotton Don Newcombe Ed Lopat Preacher Roe the Brooks Allie Reynolds

Georgia Off Tackle Fake Gains Key Block in Football Drill

Athens Georgia drills showcase Prosperi faking to Reid then handing to Mixon as Bodine clears the way for a big gain. Geri on a 40 yard run helped escape a bad hole while Rauch impressed at quarterback in the autumn plan. In Ontario Harold Wilson sped Miss Canada IV to a North American speedboat record with two runs at 138.8 and 139.5 mph.

Wally Butts Georgia Athens NEA Ray Prosperi Floyd Reid Prosperi Billy Mixon al Bodine Georgia Tech Joe Geri John Rauch Reid Geri Picton, Ont Harold Wilson Jack Shaeffer Michigan

Boxers Bonetti Outpoints Collins in Philadelphia Bout

Erminee Bonetti of Milan aged 134 pounds outpointed Jimmy Collins of Philadelphia at 133% pounds in a boxing match held in Philadelphia. Bonetti secured a clear decision over Collins in the 4 round affair.

Philadelphia Erminee Bonetti Milan Italy Jimmy Collins

Athens High and Nelsonville Meet in Friday Football Showdown

Athens High Bulldogs travel to Nelsonville Greyhounds as they clash in a key SEC League game. Nelsonville aims to extend its title bid after a 18-14 win over Gallipolis, while Athens seeks rebound after a double comeback stalemate with Jackson.

Athens High Bulldogs Nelsonville Greyhounds Bulldogs Nelesonville Gallipolis Athens Jackson Nelsonville Gal- Hans Logan Wellston Chiefs Middleport Yellow Jacket Meigs County

Eagles Top Syracuse: Nelsonville Captures HVL Championship

Nelsonville Eagles beat Syracuse 6 to 5 to claim the Hocking Valley League semi pro district title. Pitcher Dick Macak and shortstop Heck Harkins each had three hits, sparking a sixth inning surge that erased a 3-0 deficit. Syracuse’s Bernard Guinther started strong before leaving with an injury as Miller finished.

Syracuse Dick Macak Heck” Harkins Nelsonville Eagles Macak Harkins Bernard Guinther Mickey Miller OVA Guinther Eagles HVL Champa Nelsonville Bill Winigman Joe Magnetta Mark Brooker Floyd Champ Pitty Dane Wayne Hutchison Sam Jenkins Short Dane Winigman Clyde Ray Swopes Miller Magnetta Bob Duckworth Jim Haggerty Bill Hubbard Duckworth H. Brooker Ashley

Cleveland Acquires Third Rookie Hurler

The Cleveland Indians announced the purchase of right hand pitcher George Zaverink from Oklahoma City farm club. At 6 feet 4 and 23, he is the Tribe’s third rookie pitcher in a week and will report to Tucson camp. Cleveland traded pitcher Hafey and cash for Zaverink, who helped Oklahoma City reach Texas League playoffs with 16 wins and seven losses.

Cleveland George Zaverink Oklahoma City Cleveland Indians Tribe Indians Tucson Ariz Hafey Zaverink Freano Calif Spartanburg S. C

Tigers Upset Rice 14-7 In Baton Rouge Showdown

Louisiana State University toppled favored Rice 14-7 as the Tigers surged on offense and a tough line. The upset showcased LSU’s hungry squad improving its standing in a key season clash at home.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State Tigers Rice

Lumbermen Face Strong Debut In Thursday Night League

Athens Lumber Company opened with a 615 total and took two of three from Banks Sport Shop. Chuck Wohlzgemuth led with 576, while Frank Cross had the night’s high game at 218. McBee Company moved to first by defeating Mathews Oil in two of three as Jim Scriven posted a 614 series. Ivan Haddox sparked Pepsi Cola with a 200 game and 18 in the set total. Brown's Pure Oil lost two of three to Pepsi Cola as Dick Noll led Browns with 484.

Athens Lumber Company Tts Banks Sport Shop Lumbermen Chuck Wohlzgemuth Frank Cross Sport Shop McBee Company Mathews Oil Jim Scriven Meee Ernie Horn Oilers McBee Brown Pure Oil Pepsi Cola Ivan Haddox Dick Noll Browns

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